WBB: Lasers Come Up Short Against USJ
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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16 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 56 |
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14 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 66 |
Team Stats
Saint Joseph (Conn.)
| Game Statistics | Lasell | Saint Joseph (Conn.) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-67) | (28-58) |
| Field Goal % | 35.8% | 48.3% |
| Rebounds | 42 | 33 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 17 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 3 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 42 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 14 |
| Bench Pts | 10 | 13 |
West Hartford, CT - The Lasell Lasers fell to the USJ Blue Jays on Wednesday, losing 66-56. The Lasers are now 15-8 on the season and 9-4 in the GNAC. The Blue Jays are now 21-3 and 12-1.
It was a back and forth first quarter, but the Blue Jays led 14-8 with two minutes left in the quarter. The Lasers then ended the quarter on an 8-0 run to lead 16-14 at the end of the first quarter. A 14-2 run over the first nine minutes of the second quarter gave the Blue Jays control, and they led 33-23 at the break.
Despite the slow second quarter, the Lasers came out on fire in the third, opening the quarter on an 8-0 run, getting within two. But a 10-2 run to close the quarter gave USJ an 11 pount lead headed into the fourth. The Lasers were unable to make a dent in that lead in the fourth, and fell 66-56.
The Lasers were led by the duo of Shirle Major and Kiara Cerruti, as each had 21 points. They were the only Lasers to score in double-digits. Blaize Mack grabbed nine rebounds, with seven on the offensive end. Right behind her was Laura Johnson (8), Cerruti (7), and Mia Sullivan-Sanders (6). Defensively, Jasmine DePina had four steals.
Up Next - The Lasers will celebrate their senior day on Saturday at 2pm when they host Elms.